Finally, I’ve gotten around to taking pictures of the new apartment! I know I promised a month ago but I wanted to wait until everything looked perfect. Ok it’s still not perfect, but the place is certainly looking great and it’s about time I shared it with you all!
To avoid a novel of a blog, I’m keeping it simple and starting with the bathroom. Yes I know a bathroom doesn’t sound like it takes much work, but nothing I do gets away without much work. It takes more than a simple bath mat and coordinating towels to make a bathroom, though my boyfriend may disagree (sorry James but it does.) Because my bathroom is connected to my bedroom, I wanted them to match. I began by selecting a shower curtain with the same print as my duvet. From there, I coordinated with a bath mat, wash cloths, hand towels, etc. to match! I will go into more detail with the photos I promise!
My first disclaimer- the bathroom is fairly small so taking good shots proved challenging. My second disclaimer- I am NO photographer.
In this picture you can see the shower curtain in full. I chose an oil rubbed bronze curtain rod and hangers to compliment the knobs on my dresser (pics of my room coming soon!) and also because I already owned it. Saved me some moola.
The fluffy white towels were gifted to me for Christmas by my Aunt Lisa. They are amazing, like the feeling you get when you lay in a pile of puppies (except without the smell.)
The shelf is one of my favorite things about the bathroom because my boyfriend helped me put it up, and by helped I mean he did it himself. Such a handyman.
Behind the curtain, there’s a shower! Imagine that! My mom found this neat shower caddy that hangs from the shower head to keep all my bathing necessities organized. I realize the brushed nickel finish doesn’t match the shower rod but I’ll assess that in a moment.
I splurged a little on my bath mat. I don’t know the brand but it is so fluffy I couldn’t resist. Bed Bath and Beyond knows there stuff when it comes to these kinds of things. I can’t help it! It’s hard to tell by the picture but it is a light blue color to match the shower curtain. Stepping onto this mat after a hot and steamy shower is quite an experience of luxury and comfort, as the fibers of the mat engulf the bottoms of my feet and give them the end of the day relaxation they deserve. It’s the kind of thing you have to respond to by saying “Ahh,” as you would after taking the first sip of a freshly popped can of cold soda.
Also note the Simple Human trash can to the left. I bought it to match the rod.
These next photos give a good idea of the finished product. It’s a cozy space with fun and vibrant touches to give it a more inviting and trendy look. I tried to stay out of the picture but the mirrors really made it difficult!
Mom and I found the towel and hand towel shown that match so perfectly, we could not pass up on the opportunity. Because Aunt Lisa already gave me the set of thick white towels, we decided to only purchase one of each. I think they add just enough to the space to keep it from feeling bland.
I decided to purchase the oil rubbed bronze soap pump to match all the other oil rubbed bronze items I’ve mentioned.
Now, I’ve got to include my only problem with the space so Missi, a woman I worked with a lot at Javic Homes this summer, doesn’t read this and think she taught me absolutely nothing. If you can’t already tell, the sink faucet and shower head are chrome, the knobs and shower caddy have a brushed nickel finish, my accessories are all oil rubbed bronze, and the door knob is antique brass! This would be considered a huge interior design no-no. My excuse- I’m in college. (Sorry Missi!)
I’ve saved the best for last. It’s my favorite thing.
My mom found this cute little bird, for lack of a better word, statue to decorate with. He’s wearing a little crown and we know I love all things crown. In front of him I put a picture of me with my two best friends Brita and Jill from my 21st birthday. Not only does the picture bring back great memories (yes I DO remember my 21st bday) but it’s also nice to get ready for the day with my two best friends every morning!
Well there you have it, my new bathroom at its finest! I’ll work on getting my room pictures into the next blog!
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